N 114/900 EQ-1 Neo: Your introduction to the world of reflecting telescopes with excellent optics
Want to travel to the stars? Even if only with your eyes, this telescope is the right place to start. The Newtonian telescope N 114/900 reveals details that are easily missed with other telescopes. Paired with the equatorial EQ-1 Neo mount, you can precisely track any object in the sky. Discover more of the sky now.
Advantages at a glance:
- Sharp images right to the edge: the parabolic primary mirror ensures significantly higher image quality than a simple spherical mirror.
- Further into space: With a 114 mm aperture, you can also see nebulae that remain invisible with smaller telescopes.
- No wobbling, no play: with the Crayford focuser, you can adjust the sharpness of the image smoothly and precisely.
- Easy to fit: Thanks to the Vixen-style prism rail and universal finder shoe, the telescope fits on many mounts and is compatible with numerous accessories.
The decisive difference: the parabolic mirrors
Many beginner telescopes use simple spherical mirrors, which have one disadvantage: they cannot focus the light into a single point. This leads to blurred images, especially at the edge of the field of view. The Omegon N 114/900, on the other hand, is equipped with a high-quality parabolic primary mirror. This is rare in this price range! It has a special shape that collects the incoming light precisely at a focal point. The result is impressive sharpness and high contrast across the entire image field.
Everything you can discover
With a 114 mm aperture, this telescope collects 2.6 times more light than a 70 mm telescope. This opens the door to the world of deep-sky objects. What can you see with it?
- Globular clusters: Observe the famous Hercules cluster M13 – a collection of hundreds of thousands of stars that resolves into individual points of light at the edge.
- Planetary nebulae: Discover the Ring Nebula in Lyra, the remnant of a dying star, as a glowing smoke ring in the sky.
- Planets: Spot the cloud bands on Jupiter, the Great Red Spot and the four largest moons. Marvel at the majestic rings of Saturn.
Focus like the pros: the Crayford focuser
Many entry-level telescopes are equipped with simple rack-and-pinion focusers. These often wobble and make focusing a test of patience. But this telescope puts an end to that: it has a Crayford focuser. You will hardly find this feature in any other entry-level telescope series, as it was originally intended for advanced amateur astronomers. A fusion of telescopes into a new type: Horizon! But what can this Crayford focuser do? Because it runs on ball bearings, you can focus the object smoothly and without play – even at very high magnifications. You can now find the perfect focus immediately and right from the start.
EQ-1 Neo: the lightweight equatorial mount for the perfect introduction to astronomy
A good mount is the foundation for any successful sky observation. The Omegon EQ-1 Neo has been specially designed for beginners who value stability and precise tracking right from the start. Unlike azimuth mounts, where you have to move the telescope in two axes at the same time, this equatorial mount allows you to track the stars with a single movement. This makes observation more relaxed, more successful and a real pleasure.
Advantages at a glance:
- Easy tracking: Follow the stars with just one knob and keep celestial objects in the eyepiece with ease.
- Stable: The sturdy stainless steel tripod ensures low-vibration support and a steady image.
- Fine movement: Thanks to the worm gear in both axes, you can easily keep celestial objects in your field of view.
- Universally compatible: Thanks to the Vixen-style prism clamp, you can mount a variety of telescope tubes securely and quickly.
- Lightweight and portable: The mount can be quickly disassembled and conveniently transported to your favourite observation spot.
- Everything at your fingertips: The practical accessory tray provides space for your eyepieces, filters and star charts.
The secret of the equatorial mount
Our Earth rotates, which is precisely what makes the observation of the stars a challenge. Celestial objects move slowly but steadily across the sky. A parallactic mount such as the EQ-1 Neo compensates for this rotation of the Earth in an ingeniously simple way. Once aligned with the North Star, you only need to rotate your telescope around a single axis (the right ascension axis) to keep any object in your field of view. This is not only more convenient, but also a prerequisite for astrophotography with longer exposure times.
Stability that pays off: the stainless steel tripod
What good are the best optics if the image wobbles with every touch? The EQ-1 Neo rests on a stable and height-adjustable tripod made of stainless steel. It offers significantly greater rigidity than the often wobbly aluminium tripods found in other starter kits. The result is a steadier image and more relaxed observation. The rubber feet ensure a secure footing on any surface and can be removed for use on uneven terrain to reveal the spikes underneath.
Precision in detail: the worm gear
Another advantage of the EQ-1 Neo is the improved gear mechanism. Instead of a simple limited adjustment range, an encapsulated worm gear system is used. Not only is it protected from dust and moisture, but it also allows for unlimited and precise fine movement in the declination axis. Together with the flexible shafts for manual fine adjustment, centring an object in the eyepiece is child's play.
Omegon Accessory Box: What good is the best telescope without the right accessories?
With the Omegon accessory box, you get a coordinated set of equipment that makes getting started as easy as possible. Instead of laboriously searching for individual eyepieces and adaptors, you get everything you need for your first observations and even your first moon photos. And all in a quality that exceeds the standard. What do you need to get started? Something that will allow you to make impressive observations right away. This includes two eyepieces for low and medium magnifications. Sometimes you want to get even closer to the action. That's exactly what the included 2x barlow lens is for. It simply plugs between the eyepiece and the telescope and doubles the magnification of the respective eyepiece. An LED finder is extremely important for quickly searching for and finding objects. A red glowing dot in the darkness shows you exactly where to look. You will soon realise that this inconspicuous component is just as important as your telescope. And with the extension tube, you can always find the right focus level.
Your smartphone becomes an astro camera
Perhaps the most exciting part of the accessory set is the smartphone adapter. It allows you to attach your own mobile phone directly to the eyepiece and take photos of what you are observing. Capture the cratered landscapes of the Moon or photograph Jupiter and its moons. The included Bluetooth remote shutter release ensures blur-free images. Share your fascination with the starry sky with your family and friends. It couldn't be easier.
